Looking for a mechanic for Engine Swap, Central Coast California

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Brandon_P, Nov 17, 2018.

  1. Brandon_P

    Brandon_P Junior Member

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    Hello,
    My prius blew a head gasket @ 120,000 miles with no lights, low coolant, or warning. Looking to swap in a newer engine with less miles but I an having a hard time finding a mechanic willing to do it The dealer will do it for an insane sum of money ($3500+).

    Anyone recommend me a mechanic in California, preferably close to the Central Coast but I'm willing to drive anywhere. Need this done very soon.

    Thanks!

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    #1 Brandon_P, Nov 17, 2018
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    there's a few in the LA area. try hybrid fix or hybrid pit.
     
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    What are the symptoms then? Did you do compression or leak-down testing?
     
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    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    What are you willing to pay?
    What do you think is a fair price?
    $2700?
     
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    Are these $'s with/without the donor engine cost? Would "without" be better, just break out the labour cost, since the age/condition of the new engine can vary? I'm thinking it could be anywhere between a low mileage engine pulled from a wreck (getting increasingly rare?), to a medium mileage engine that's been rebuilt, to a dubious mileage engine that's more-or-less a crap shoot?

    Then there's 4th gen engines, which can be put in, with a few mods:

    Swapping in a Gen 4 Prius' 2ZR Engine into the Prius v | PriusChat

    (It's going into a Prius v, but the principles are basically the same.)

    What kind of engine was the dealership proposing, for $3500? The dealership premium may have benefits. Was it a dealership that made the diagnosis?
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Nov 18, 2018
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